Kospi underwhelms as foreign, domestic investors explore greener pastures abroadAnyone with a spare $250 who wants to hire U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert to record a personalized video message may have to wait after the Colorado Republican, who joined Cameo over the weekend, deactivated her account Monday afternoon amid questions about whether charging for the service could violate House rules. Boebert appears to have been the first sitting member of Congress to attempt to hawk made-to-order video clips on the popular platform, though some of her former colleagues, including Republicans George Santos and Matt Gaetz, offer their customized videos on the website. "It's your girl from Colorado, Lauren Boebert," said Boebert, who was elected to a third term this month after moving across the state into a new district, in an introductory video posted to the site on Saturday. "I am so excited to be joining another platform where I can connect directly with supporters from all over the world." Initially listing herself as an "influencer" and "political commentator," Boebert's Cameo page said she charged $250 and up to record a range of messages, with suggested possibilities including, "Say happy birthday," "Ask a question" and "Receive a pep talk." "Whether you or someone you know needs an America First pep talk. if you want to surprise friends or family with a message for a special day, or if you just want to know my thoughts on whatever's on your mind, Cameo is the place to connect with me," Boebert said in the video. "You can book a video now on my Cameo profile, and I will be seeing you and talking with you soon." Boebert's page didn't refer to her status as a member of Congress, describing her instead as: "Not your typical Republican politician. Jesus loving, Constitutionalist, America first, freedom fighter." By late morning, Boebert's Cameo page had stopped accepting bookings and by mid-afternoon it had disappeared. Boebert's office declined to comment. Experts in congressional ethics suggested that Boebert's bid to cash in on her celebrity might run afoul of House rules that limit lawmakers' outside income and prohibit sitting members from receiving payment for giving speeches. Aaron Scherb, senior director of legislative affairs at Common Cause, told Colorado Politics on Monday that Boebert appeared to have been the first current member of Congress to set up a Cameo account. He noted that the House Ethics Committee hasn't yet weighed in on the question. "Until they provide some sort of formal guidance, the expectation is that members would probably be allowed to sign up for it," Scherb said, adding, "It seems like it could potentially violate the ban on honoraria, but it’s untested." Under the ethics panel's description of governing laws, rules and standards of conduct , House members and senior staff are prohibited from receiving any honoraria, which is defined as “a payment of money or a thing of value for an appearance, speech, or article." Additionally, the rules define a speech as "an address, oration, talk, lecture, or other form of oral presentation, whether delivered in person, transmitted electronically, recorded, or broadcast over the media." Scherb added that Boebert would have to report any income from the endeavor. "Even if the House Ethics Committee provides guidance that sitting members of Congress may appear on Cameo, the maximum outside income limit for House members is $31,815 currently, so she would have to abide by that limit," he said. Santos and Gaetz both signed up for Cameo soon after they left office. Santos, who represented a New York district, was expelled from the House late last year over allegations of campaign finance improprieties. Gaetz, meanwhile, resigned from Congress last week after President-elect Donald Trump announced he planned to nominate the Florida lawmaker as attorney general, but Gaetz withdrew amid allegations he paid for sex with a 17-year-old girl. He joined Cameo the next day.
Meta shareholders seek sanctions for Sandberg, Zients for deleting Cambridge Analytica emailsAirports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end with another record day for air travel in the United States. AAA predicts that nearly 80 million Americans will venture at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday and next Monday, most of them by car. However, travelers could be impacted by ongoing weather challenges and those flying to their destinations could be grounded by delays brought on by airline staffing shortages and an airport service workers strike . Here’s what we’re following today: Here’s the latest: “We cannot live on the wages that we are being paid,” ABM cabin cleaner Priscilla Hoyle said at a rally earlier Monday. “I can honestly say it’s hard every single day with my children, working a full-time job but having to look my kids in the eyes and sit there and say, ’I don’t know if we’re going to have a home today.’” Timothy Lowe II, a wheelchair attendant, said he has to figure out where to spend the night because he doesn’t make enough for a deposit on a home. “We just want to be able to have everything that’s a necessity paid for by the job that hired us to do a great job so they can make billions,” he said. ABM said it is “committed to addressing concerns swiftly” and that there are avenues for employees to communicate issues, including a national hotline and a “general open door policy for managers at our worksite.” Employees of ABM and Prospect Airport Services cast ballots Friday to authorize the work stoppage at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, a hub for American Airlines. They described living paycheck to paycheck while performing jobs that keep planes running on schedule. Most of them earn $12.50 to $19 an hour, union officials said. Rev. Glencie Rhedrick of Charlotte Clergy Coalition for Justice said those workers should make $22 to $25 an hour. The strike is expected to last 24 hours. Several hundred workers participated in the work stoppage. Forty-four fights have been canceled today and nearly 1,900 were delayed by midday on the East Coast, according to FlightAware . According to the organization’s cheekily named MiseryMap , San Francisco International Airport is having the most hiccups right now, with 53 delays and three cancellations between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. EST. While that might sound like a lot of delays, they might not be so bad compared to last Friday when the airport suffered 671 delays and 69 cancellations. In an apparent effort to reduce the headaches caused by airport line cutting, American Airlines has rolled out boarding technology that alerts gate agents with an audible sound if a passenger tries to scan a ticket ahead of their assigned group. This new software won’t accept a boarding pass before the group it’s assigned to is called, so customers who get to the gate prematurely will be asked to go back and wait their turn. As of Wednesday, the airline announced, the technology is now being used in more than 100 U.S. airports that American flies out of. The official expansion arrives after successful tests in three of these locations — Albuquerque International Sunport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Tucson International Airport. ▶ Read more about American Airlines’ new boarding technology Travel can be stressful in the best of times. Now add in the high-level anxiety that seems to be baked into every holiday season and it’s clear travelers could use some help calming frazzled nerves. Here are a few ways to make your holiday journey a little less stressful: ▶ Read more tips about staying grounded during holiday travel Thanksgiving Day takes place late this year, with the fourth Thursday of November falling on Nov. 28. That shortens the traditional shopping season and changes the rhythm of holiday travel. With more time before the holiday , people tend to spread out their outbound travel over more days, but everyone returns at the same time, said Andrew Watterson, the chief operating officer of Southwest Airlines . “A late Thanksgiving leads to a big crush at the end,” Watterson said. “The Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday after Thanksgiving are usually very busy with Thanksgiving this late.” Airlines did a relatively good job of handling holiday crowds last year, when the weather was mild in most of the country. Fewer than 400 U.S. flights were canceled during Thanksgiving week in 2023 — about one out of every 450 flights. So far in 2024, airlines have canceled about 1.3% of all flights. Drivers should know that Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons will be the worst times to travel by car, but it should be smooth sailing on freeways come Thanksgiving Day, according to transportation analytics company INRIX. On the return home, the best travel times for motorists are before 1 p.m. on Sunday, and before 8 a.m. or after 7 p.m. on Monday, the company said. In metropolitan areas like Boston, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle and Washington, “traffic is expected to be more than double what it typically is on a normal day,” INRIX transportation analyst Bob Pishue said. Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Mike Whitaker said last week that he expects his agency to use special measures at some facilities to deal with an ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers. In the past, those facilities have included airports in New York City and Florida. “If we are short on staff, we will slow traffic as needed to keep the system safe,” Whitaker said. The FAA has long struggled with a shortage of controllers that airline officials expect will last for years, despite the agency’s lofty hiring goals. ▶ Read more about Thanksgiving travel across the U.S. Workers who clean airplanes, remove trash and help with wheelchairs at Charlotte’s airport, one of the nation’s busiest, went on strike Monday to demand higher wages. The Service Employees International Union announced the strike in a statement early Monday, saying the workers would demand “an end to poverty wages and respect on the job during the holiday travel season.” The strike was expected to last 24 hours, said union spokesperson Sean Keady. Employees of ABM and Prospect Airport Services cast ballots Friday to authorize the work stoppage at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, a hub for American Airlines. The two companies contract with American, one of the world’s biggest carriers, to provide services such as cleaning airplane interiors, removing trash and escorting passengers in wheelchairs. ▶ Read more about the Charlotte airport workers’ strike Parts of the Midwest and East Coast can expect to see heavy rain into Thanksgiving, and there’s potential for snow in Northeastern states. A storm last week brought rain to New York and New Jersey, where wildfires have raged in recent weeks, and heavy snow to northeastern Pennsylvania. The precipitation was expected to help ease drought conditions after an exceptionally dry fall. Heavy snow fell in northeastern Pennsylvania, including the Pocono Mountains. Higher elevations reported up to 17 inches, with lesser accumulations in valley cities including Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Around 35,000 customers in 10 counties were still without power, down from 80,000 a day ago. In the Catskills region of New York, nearly 10,000 people remained without power Sunday morning, two days after a storm dumped heavy snow on parts of the region. Precipitation in West Virginia helped put a dent in the state’s worst drought in at least two decades and boosted ski resorts as they prepare to open in the weeks ahead. ▶ Read more about Thanksgiving week weather forecasts Two people died in the Pacific Northwest after a rapidly intensifying “ bomb cyclone ” hit the West Coast last Tuesday, bringing fierce winds that toppled trees and power lines and damaged homes and cars. Hundreds of thousands lost electricity in Washington state before powerful gusts and record rains moved into Northern California. Forecasters said the risk of flooding and mudslides remained as the region will get more rain starting Sunday. But the latest storm won’t be as intense as last week’s atmospheric river , a long plume of moisture that forms over an ocean and flows over land. “However, there’s still threats, smaller threats, and not as significant in terms of magnitude, that are still going to exist across the West Coast for the next two or three days,” weather service forecaster Rich Otto said. As the rain moves east throughout the week, Otto said, there’s a potential for heavy snowfall at higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada, as well as portions of Utah and Colorado. California’s Mammoth Mountain, which received 2 feet of fresh snow in the recent storm, could get another 4 feet before the newest system clears out Wednesday, the resort said. Another round of wintry weather could complicate travel leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, according to forecasts across the U.S., while California and Washington state continue to recover from storm damage and power outages. In California, where two people were found dead in floodwaters on Saturday, authorities braced for more rain while grappling with flooding and small landslides from a previous storm . Here’s a look at some of the regional forecasts: ▶ Read more about Thanksgiving week weather forecastsLAGOS – The federal government, on Tuesday in Lagos, disclosed that ongoing efforts and activities of partner agencies to reduce the Out-Of-School-Children in Nigeria has impacted a total of two million beneficiaries. Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, the Honorable Minister Of Education, disclosed this at the opening ceremonies of the ongoing three-day summit of the Basic Education In Nigeria Bootcamp (Ben-B) summit held in Lagos with the theme: “Improving Access to Inclusive Quality Education for All Children in Nigeria: Addressing the Challenges of Out-of-School Children”. The Minister in his message delivered by Dr (Mrs) Folake Olatunji-David, Director of Basic Education in the Federal Ministry of Education said the implementation of policies through the activities of four of its agencies and bilateral development partners supported by the take-off of the Almajiri and Out-of-School Commission is making positive impacts as part of the system-wide policy with a huge impact on Out-of-School Children. He said, “The Federal Ministry of Education is set for and indeed has commenced the implementation of key policies distilled with system-wide outcomes and their deep practical effects in the life of this Administration.” He said the policies captured by the Data Repository, Out-of-School Children Education, Teacher Training & Development, and Skills Development and Acquisition (DOTS) when implemented, will succeed in connecting the dots for the improvement of the overall education system in Nigeria. Emphasising the importance of data at the summit organised by the Federal Ministry of Education (FMoE), the Minister lamented the uncoordinated data repository in the country, saying unverifiable data has resulted in the citing of different figures for Out-Of-School-Children by governments and various bilateral partners. He acknowledged the place of quality teachers as pivotal in achieving policies on quality education and skilling, saying extant policies on teacher’s welfare, support and development would be reviewed for a more effective implementation. He added, “As we strive to ensure unfettered access to nine (9) years of formal basic education, we recognize the importance of free, Universal Basic Education for every Nigerian child of school-going age. Our collective efforts aim to reduce drastically the incidence of drop-out from the formal school system, through improved relevance, quality and efficiency.” Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in a keynote address, said the place of education at all levels of the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu will create a befitting future for children and, in effect, have a positive impact on the nation’s social, economic, technology and political advancement. The Governor, represented by Hon. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, the Commissioner For Primary and Basic Education, said the outcomes will include sustainable plans, policies, and regulations that are visible, accessible, practical-oriented and cost-effective. He stressed the commitment of the state government to education and technology as one of the core THEME+ agenda of Lagos State, saying it has created and leveraged better education performance with a technology-driven approach. “The state had committed more resources in the establishment of new schools, skills acquisition centres, continuous rehabilitation of schools, restructuring of school plants, recruitment of professionally qualified teachers, provision of teaching materials, deployment of technology, teachers’ capacity building and motivation across the board. “In Lagos State, we have come up with various strategies to combat out-of-school children through aggressive enrollment drives and project zero, which reduces learning poverty and equally returning children found on the street to school,” he said. He urged stakeholders in the education sector to change the current approaches to build a world where every child survives, thrives, and has the power to shape their future. Prof Pai Obanya of the Institute of Education at the University of Ibadan (UI), the lead paper presenter, urged stakeholders to change the current notion about the profession, saying “Teaching is not as simply telling, but mainly as guiding, continuous assessment in place of continual testing, support tools from local and other sources,” he advocated. Delivering a paper titled: “Improving Access to Inclusive Quality Education for all Children in Nigeria: Addressing the Challenge of Out-Of-School-Children”, Prof Obanya called for disaggregated data and enhanced inter-agency synergy, the institution of systematic monitoring and targeted funding as part of measures to put the nation’s education back on track and tackle the Out-Of-School-Children menace. He urged the managers of the education sector to revisit and be guided by the implementation guidelines on Universal Basic Education (UBE),1999, UBE Roadmap, 2015 and the National Teacher Education Policy to reset the sector for sustainable growth amd development. Purpose Of the Summit Dr. Olatunji-David, represented by Mrs Joy Onoja, Director, Public asic Education Education said the main objectives of the Bootcamp are to: Assemble Basic Education stakeholders to deliberate on Policy, practice and implementation gaps facing the sub-sector. Ensure responsiveness of state ministries of Education (SMoEs) in compliance with National Education Policy decisions and programmes. Harmonize and coordinate resources and activities in the Basic Education sub-sector towards the achievement of national goals and aspirations. Monitor the progress of states and ensure reporting to the Federal Ministry of Education for proper coordination. The summit will review the implementation status, that is assess the extent to which recommendations have been implemented, identify best practices, share successful strategies and experience, address implementation gaps, refine strategies, foster collaboration, inform policy decisions, monitor progress and identify resource gaps.
1. A trifold touchscreen LED mirror because you're used to the magnificent lighting in your bathroom at home, and the dorm lighting simply won't do. This mirror has two magnifying glass plates, making it easy to notice when your winged eyeliner isn't winged enough. You'll emerge with your usual *flawless lewk.* See why one college student on TikTok says this is an essential! Promising review: "I use this in my college dorm and it is perfect! It always has the best lighting, and all my friends ask to use it ." — Emma Price: $23.99+ (available in five colors) 2. A portable lockbox complete with a chain that you can secure to your bike, backpack, or bench at the football games. You can fit your car keys, cellphone, cash, GoPro camera, or even your medicine inside for safekeeping at college events or soccer practice. Promising review: "This item was purchased for my son for college so he could keep his small items like keys, money, and smartphone safe in his dorm room. The case seems very secure and is the perfect size to fit at least all these items and maybe a few more. It comes with a secure strap and easy lock. My son loves it, and mom feels better about his valuables being safely stored!" — HHart Price: $22.54+ (available in two colors) 3. A door-hanging ironing board you can hang on your dorm room door and can double as a place to fold your clothes, too. Promising reviews: "Compact, versatile, utilitarian, well built, and will stand the test of time. Love it, 5 stars. Loved everything about it, especially its compactness and that it's always ready for use without having to lift the old ironing board from the garage." — Johnny "Living in a one-bedroom apartment with limited space, this is a must-have. No tools are required, and don't need screws or anything. Latches for door width are a bit big, so it does kind of move around a bit, making small bumping noises, but this door I have is on the smaller side. Regardless, that could easily be corrected on my end by placing some foam or cloth in the extra space. This was definitely worth the buy. Now I can iron my slacks before work to make the best impression." — Rhi A. Price: $36.04 4. A pack of USB bed lifts to take your dorm bed to new heights while maximizing the limited space you have. Now that you're off the ground and on a pedestal, you'll have extra space to store things underneath, and an extra spot to plug in your laptop, lamp, and chargers. Look at you being efficient. Promising review: "I used the 5-inch risers on a twin-size and full-size bed. Both were comfortable and very stable. No issues with the risers moving at all. If needed, I have the option of stacking the 3-inch on the 5-inch for more height. So versatile and easy to use." — Deb Price: $16.99 for a set of four 5. A pair of ultra-plush and fluffy slippers — just because you're not at home doesn't mean you're not still royalty. You just aced chem, and you deserve to literally walk on a cloud with each step you take. Cue your theme song: "I'm walking on sunshine... and don't it feel good!" And, according to 17,000+ 5-star reviews, it indeed does. Promising review: "I love these slippers. They are soft and comfy and have rubber bottoms, so if you need to run outside to let the dog pee or grab a food delivery, they are good — and because they are 'open-toe' and fit for a bit of a wider foot, it gives breathing room where your feet don't get too hot in the summer months (with working from home, I find if I wear close-toed slippers, my feet get muggy and gross) — so these shoes are literally the shoes I wear every day when I am at home. I have them in gray, but thinking of getting them in another color because I love them so much!" — Jill Price: $9.99+ (available in sizes 4.5–10.5 and in 15 colors and prints) 6. A unique LED clock in case your brain is mush after surviving finals week and you just can't do math anymore. This clock will tell you exactly what time it is but with words. This prestige clock has almost 6,000 5-star reviews. Promising review: "It's a beautiful, creative piece that really complements my desk. It's super easy to set up — wonderfully simple, really. It's smaller than I expected, but I think it actually works better as a desk piece this way. As a wall mount, it may be a little small to work effectively (it could be hard to read from far away and wouldn't take up much space as decor on a blank wall). The design is genius, though. It's such a fun, innovative clock and work of art." — Addison Morris Price: $28.99 (available in two colors and two sizes) 7. A Bluetooth karaoke microphone so you can let the celebration begin with a resident hall karaoke night. Let's finalize your setlist — are we leaning toward old-school classics or new bops? More than 49,000 reviewers gave this karaoke microphone a 5-star rating! Promising review: "I've been eyeballing a Bluetooth karaoke mic for a while and finally found the one I wanted. Too many pretty colors to choose from. Space Gray resonated the most so I bought that. I tried it for the first time. It works well. I prefer using YouTube for karaoke when I choose my songs. The speaker on the mic is not very loud. So, for parties I hook up to an aux cable so I can connect it to my JBL Bluetooth speaker . Much louder! So that's how you can turn up the volume. Use an aux cable . Great value for the price, though. It was a hit at my party!" — Jen Price: $19.99 (available in 14 colors) 8. A pack of Paper Mate felt tip pens reviewers highly recommend not just for note taking but for coloring, too. Give your mind a break and get your doodle on. These pens have received more than 48,000 5-star reviews . Promising review: "Intended for a Gratitude Journal, and they work great! They have a similar glide to thin Sharpies but without bleeding through pages. I like to journal with what people call 'Bible pens' because I don't like it when ink bleeds through paper. This is equivalent to Bible highlighters. My penmanship is tiny, and I really love the colors and tip of these pens." — iCKEST "LOVE THESE PENS!!! I bought two sets of the 12-count packs, one for myself and one for my boyfriend's 15-year-old daughter. We do a lot of coloring in our home, and these are PERFECT for us!" — Glee Price: $19.99 for a pack of 24 9. A Keurig coffee maker reviewers say would be perfect for a college student's dorm. Not only can you have a fresh cup of coffee at your fingertips, but it'll also cut down on what could amount to costly trips to the nearest coffee shop. Even student-store coffees add up. Promising review: "The Keurig itself is fantastic! The device is very easy to set up, doesn't take up much space, and is extremely intuitive to use. Honestly, you don't even need the power button to use this Keurig. It's just throw in a pod, press the 'K', and wait approximately a minute and a half, and you're good to go. I've used about 10 pods now, and just recently did my first cycle of clean water through the system and it looked and tasted just fine! I'm very impressed with how fantastic this Keurig is, even though it's considered the 'entry-level' or 'beginner' Keurig. This would be perfect for someone in a college dorm or someone who just doesn't need all the bells and whistles other K-Pod brewers have. " — Tim McArthur Price: $58+ (originally $99.99, available in six colors) Even better, you can buy these reusable K-cups and fill them with the coffee of your choice. 10. Or, a compact cold brew maker you can slide into your mini fridge to prepare your coffee the night before so you can grab it, pour it in your tumbler, and go in the morning. 42,000+ reviewers gave this cold brew maker a 5-star rating! Promising review: "I’m new to the cold brew world, but this made my life a lot easier. It makes enough coffee for me to have a 6-oz. coffee every day for about a week. Don’t forget you don’t need that much cold coffee to begin with since it’s a pretty strong flavor, so this pitcher will last you a long time in the fridge. Stayed tasty for two weeks in my fridge." — A. Hizam Price: $19.94+ (available in two sizes and two colors) 11. A milk frother so you can make an Insta-worthy cup of coffee that'll put your local barista to shame. You may never buy a cup of coffee again. Who am I kidding? You definitely will, but on days when you don't have time to make it to the campus cafe before class, you can get really close. A whopping 53k+ reviewers gave this milk frother a 5-star rating! Promising review: "OMG, this milk frother makes my homemade latte taste like it was made by a barista. It was perfect. So perfect that I bought a second one for my brother who loves coffee to use. I've already recommended it to some coworkers. It has changed my coffee-drinking life . This comes highly recommended." — Michelle Pirestani Price: $19.99 (available in 42 colors) 12. A pair of horizontal glasses to help you watch TV, play games, and more without having to contort to an uncomfortable position. Plus, they prevent neck and eye strain! Now, you can fulfill your dreams of moving as little as possible all winter break. These glasses are great for everyone, but especially for people who are bedridden. That's why more than 2,000 reviewers gave these specs a 5-star review! Promising review: "I didn't know what I was missing until I used this. My life is now complete. If you enjoy comfort and lazy marathon-watching but don't care how ridiculous you look wearing these, then you have found Nirvana. My glasses fit in these just fine. Takes a minute to get used to, and then it becomes your reason to live. Expect people to laugh at you, but forgive them for they know not what they are missing." — Michael Boyd Price: $12.58 13. A plush, double-sided shaggy faux-fur duvet set because, after a long day, you deserve to sink into your own personal cloud. With faux fur on one side and velvet on the other, you'll be able to flip back and forth between two dreamy comfort options. This bedding set has more than 6,000 5-star reviews! Promising review: "If my house caught on fire, this is the first thing I’d grab. But seriously, this is one of my favorite things in my whole house. I feel like it tied my entire room together. I get so many compliments on it, and it is seriously so cozy and well-made. My only complaint would be how hard thing thing makes it to get out of bed in the mornings. It’s incredibly soft and isn’t the type of 'fur' that will mat and get gross-looking over time. I rely heavily on reviews when I buy things, so I’m here to tell you — if you’re on the fence about buying this ... do it!! Also, the pillowcases are amazing also. Super soft, and the pompom fringe is adorable." — Sk Price: $51.99+ (available in sizes twin–king and 29 colors) 14. A weighted sleep mask designed to work similarly to a weighted blanket by providing a slight pressure that'll mold to the shape of your face to promote good sleep. Your eyes have read countless chapters of textbooks; it's time to rest now. This weighted sleeping mask has more than 1,600 5-star ratings! Promising review: " If I could give this more than 5 stars, I would. This is so soothing — perfect weight, blacks out any/all light, and puts me right to sleep. I don’t know how I ever slept without it." — Mindy MacDonald "It’s like a hug for your head. Completely blocks out light. It can be used wrapped around your head and tightened. But because I am a side sleeper, I just lay it across my head using the seams to place two of the sections across my eyes while the rest lays over my head. I cannot stress HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS! If I could give it 6 stars, I would. " — Just Me Price: $34 (available in six colors) 15. A gel nail polish kit to help you maintain your gel manicure even when your campus is tucked away on a hill where there's no nail shop nearby. *Cue TikTok sound* Nobody's gonna know — how would they know? This gel kit is cherished by the 8k+ reviewers who gave it a 5-star rating! Promising review: "This is my first UV-cure gel polish kit and I don’t know why I didn’t buy this sooner! As soon as I received it, I immediately tried five of the six included colors, and they are gorgeous!! I did have to do two coats of the lightest pink for coverage and cured each coat for 60 seconds per the included instructions. I’m so pleased with everything else included. Goodbye, smudged, regular-polish, lasts-one-day manicures forever!" — AZ mama Price: $28.99+ (available in 10 color sets) 16. A cottagecore color-shifting mushroom light to add a whimsical touch to your space and a little added comfort when you're missing home. More than 8,000 reviewers gave this adorable night light a 5-star rating. Promising review: "I LOVE this night-light. It's in my bathroom and is a lovely addition. It turns off the second the lights go on which is nice that I don't have to worry about accidentally leaving it on. Super cute and the little itty-bitty lighting element does a good job lighting, just enough so I don't have to turn the main lights on in the middle of the night." — 1Thand Price: $5.99 17. A pair of 2nd Gen AirPods Pro with active noise-cancellation, spatial audio, three silicone tips for a customized fit, and over 24 hours of listening time with the included case. These give you a *ton* of bang for your buck. Promising review: "I bought these going into it 'I’m going to hate them.' But these have surpassed every expectation I had. These sound crystal clear when listening to music, social media, and on calls . The quality alone is so nice! And the features, immerse (you can listen around you), adaptive (it’ll block out white noise and annoying sounds), and noise cancellation (you can’t hear just about anything around you,) it’s so wild. These things aren’t even that tight in my ears, but it’s like you put noise cancellation on, and it shuts off the outside world. I have this as a mechanic, and it’s just white noise everywhere. With these in, it’s so comfortable walking around the shop, having earplugs in essentially. Also, the battery life is great. I charged it fully when I got them, and it’s lasted me a week on the case. I have my headphones in for around 6 hours at work, listening to social media. I probably take them out to charge them walking around the shop or going on break, and I’ve never seen the buds go below 80% after hours of listing, tbh, which is kinda wild. For the price, it’s worth every dollar and more. And to connect to your phone, it’s as easy as just opening the case and done." — Ethan Scott Price: $189.99 18. A set of internet-famous Mellanni sheets made of a super-soft and moisture-wicking microfiber fabric that over 250,000 5-star reviewers (wow!) love for being cozy and sleeping surprisingly cool — at an unbeatable price! Those dorm beds aren't looking too shabby now. Promising reviews: "I can't say enough good things about these sheets. I was waking up at night HOT all the time and thinking it was a physical thing for me personally. I was reading online and stumbled on these and thought, 'Hmmm...wonder if my uber-expensive sheets are actually making me hot at night??' I ordered these, and I'm sleeping like a baby now. No more night sweats. Ordering some for my son as well. Game changer! High quality and exceptional price." — J. Marshall "Was gifted a twin set years ago and bought these when I changed beds because they were so great! I used the other set all through college, and they still look so nice. I've never had an issue with any stains or oily marks. Very easy to care for. Very soft, not heavy, but can get a little stuffy with a duvet in summer. I use these year round." — seabritt Price: $29.71+ (available in sizes twin–California king, plus sheet sets with deep pockets for taller mattresses and 40 colors and patterns) 19. A 32-inch Insignia Fire TV for in-room entertainment that you can share with your roomie. Grab some popcorn and gather around for a marathon-watching session of Never Have I Ever. Some apps on the TV may require a paid subscription, like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+, but there are still tons of apps with free content, too. Promising review: "The TV is so great for a dorm room because of its size. The quality of the TV is so good, the sound and graphics are so well developed. Also, you have Alexa, and I use this all the time. I love this TV so much." — Eliza Price: $89.99 20. Or, an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K if you already have a TV and now need the power to stream. For those days when you're not in the mood to socialize in the quad and would much rather hibernate in your dorm, you can catch up on your favorite shows, movies, and music at the push of a button. Promising review: "After our Apple TV gave out on us, we were on the search for another, but OH MY, how expensive they are! We decided to try the Fire Stick, and I honestly think it is better than our Apple TV. Setting it up was a breeze, and there’s no tangled mess of wires behind the TV anymore! It is so easy to figure out how it works, and they provide so many different channels and streaming options! The remote looks like the Apple TV remote but with some great added features. B ut the biggest thing that gives this product a 5-star rating is the price. It is worth every penny! If you’re trying to find your next smart TV investment, this is it! " — Hailey Wells Price: $49.99 21. A 24-pack of pastel BIC mechanical pencils ideal for heavy writers, note-takers, or anyone planning on taking statistics next semester. They write dark for crisp and clean notes but erase easily! Promising review: "The pencils write smoothly, and you get a good amount for the value of money. They are easy to use and come with enough lead in them. The grip on the pencils allows me to write for a while without any issues. And the eraser overall erases all the mistakes like they were never there in the first place." — Symone Price: $8 for a pack of 24 22. A slim rolling laundry basket to help make ~laundry day~ a little easier. It's so thin it can easily slide into little gaps of (rare) available space in your dorm room. Promising review: "We needed something small for space saving but also wheels for ease of moving it to the laundry facility in the dorm. This works for both. She can't go weeks without doing laundry; it isn't that big. However, she doesn't have room for a lot of laundry in her dorm room, either (the smallest dorm room I have ever seen). This is perfect for what she needs. " — Angels4angels Price: $15.98+ (available in three sizes and six colors) 23. A highly-rated pair of high-waisted leggings because they have pockets (!!!), they're super soft, they're not see-through, and you'll want to wear them ALL the time. They're great for gym sessions, going on coffee runs with your roommates, and movie nights in your dorm. Promising review: "I LOVE these yoga pants. They feel like they let my skin breathe, unlike some of the others I own....in case you’re wondering, they aren’t see-through. I did pay attention to another review about washing instructions, which I thought might be a deal breaker, but I gave them a shot. I have had no issues when washing on gentle and air drying. Now that I’ve given them a few wash-and-wear test runs, I need to order more. One pair is not enough. " — V. H. Price: $19.99+ (available in sizes XS–3XL and 20 colors) 24. A LONDONTOWN Illuminating Nail Concealer ready to create the illusion of a ~just left the salon~ mani without having to leave campus. Brush on a coat or two before heading out to your event, and no one will be the wiser. Promising review: "As much as I would love to have nice, manicured nails, I don’t spend money on manicures. Gels are damaging, and regular manicures last a couple of days before peeling. I get regular pedicures because they last, but my hands have looked pretty unkempt for much of my adult life until now. I was definitely skeptical that this polish could be any different from one of the countless neutral Essie shades out there that I’ve tried since the '90s — Ballet Slippers, Light as Linen, etc. — but I decided to give the milky shade a try, and I’m so glad I did!!! My nails look incredible. I’m not even sure how to describe why but they look very natural and clean. It’s been a week of wearing two coats, and there isn’t one bubble or lift forming on the edges. One coat actually looks great, also. I am sold on this stuff. Hopefully, it will never be discontinued. So so happy." — Jann Price: $14+ (available in five colors) 25. An eight-piece bath towel set designed with a convenient loop at the corner that you can easily hang on your hall's bathroom hook. Promising review: "These are the softest towels in the house. They have a loop for hanging if that's the way you want to hang them. I didn't find them to have an excess of lint after washing. Of course, they had a fair amount, but that's always expected when washing towels for the first time. The color (yellow) is a beautiful soft yellow, not a bright neon yellow." — quiltmaker Price: $39.95 (available in 12 colors) 26. A tea mug complete with an infuser and lid that has everything you need to keep you warm and cozy during the winter semester. It'll come in handy on sick days, too, when you're missing the comfort of home. Promising review: "I already love this mug! It’s comfortable to hold. I love the size! This is big enough to give me the amount of tea I want. Plus if I want to add creamer or milk, it all fits in this mug! I also love the size of the strainer. And having it with the mug and the lid just makes having a cup of tea even easier. It feels sturdy and good in the hand. The handle is large enough to fit all four of my fingers through, which is sometimes hard to find. Yup, love this mug! Now, I will be looking into getting a few more for when friends come over!" — Quin Price: $17.59+ (available in six colors) 27. And a cool mist humidifier to add moisture to the air and help revive your sore throat or stuffy nose during cold and flu season. Reviewers note that it helped them get better sleep, too. Promising review: "It's very quiet. The vapor lasted me overnight! I’m in love with it! I’m using it for my dorm and it helps me sleep a lot better. I would recommend it!! :)" — Jennifer Luong Price: $59.97 (available in three colors) 28. A pair of high-fidelity earplugs , as seen on Shark Tank, that reviewers say has far surpassed the music festival test. You can protect your ears and still jam to your favorite band without sacrificing sound quality. Or, you can take your much-needed nap and tune out the noise of the campus celebrating the end of another semester. It also comes with a compact carrying case and different tip sizes so you can get the perfect fit for your ear. #WIN Promising review: "This is the third pair of Vibes that I've ordered for myself, for my partner, and for my mother-in-law, who has tinnitus. They are excellent quality and I've had my first pair for almost two years of constant use. I attend a lot of very loud concerts and music festivals and really didn't start caring for my hearing until I bought these (terrible, I know). I had previously only used those foam ear plugs, which damper the sound and make you sacrifice a lot of the nuances of music when wearing them. The Vibes are comfortable enough to wear for an entire day of music, and you can still hear everything perfectly. It's like having a volume control knob for real life! I wish that I could afford to buy 1,000 pairs and just hand them out at concerts to everyone. My MIL, who has tinnitus, has been able to enjoy live musicals and concerts that would have previously caused her a lot of pain and exacerbated her hearing issues. I really hope this company stays around for the rest of my life because it will always be my first choice for earplugs. (Kid, take care of your hearing, please!)" — Matthew Price: $28.95 Read our full review on Vibes earplugs here . 29. A pack of rosé eye gels (that are best when served cold) to combat environmental stressors that can take a toll on your skin (like winter finals 🥴). The eye gels are formulated with resveratrol (from grapes), strawberry extract, and hyaluronic acid to give the skin under your eye a punch of hydration. Promising review: "These have become my absolute favorite part of my early morning not-getting-good-sleep routine. They are so cooling and refreshing, even if they haven’t been in the fridge. These are a staple in my travel bag!" — Babes Morman Price: $12.50 for five pairs 30. An eyebrow sculpting gel and wax combo that's *vegan and cruelty-free* to force your brows into submission so no one has to question your expressions throughout the day. Promising reviews: "Okay, so when I first got it, I was like, oh, they didn’t send me the other half (the brow brush), so I just used the product with the brush inside. Then I realized you’re supposed to pull the cap, and the other brush is under there. But as for the product, ooooooooooh boy, she is amazing! It is an amazing price, an amazing product. We love a deal!!! They looked great after 5 hours and included a nap. They stayed snatched." — Amazon Customer "I love this product more than any expensive on-brand one I’ve tried, such as the Refy brand! I get so many compliments about my brows when I use this product!✨🤩🤩" — Gillian Melton Price: $9.98 31. A galaxy light projector if you want a dorm that's so cool it's practically *out of this world.* Don't be surprised when everyone wants to come hang out in your room. Promising reviews: "Bought this for my college-age daughter to use in her dorm. She loves it! Enough white noise to drown out dorm noises, and she and her friends think the lights are cool when they have movie night or whatever." — c elkins "Loved the different modes, the option to have movement or make it still, and the variations are great. Speaker capability is a plus. Turned my son’s college apartment bedroom into the tranquil place he wanted . Perfect vibe. Great price point." — Delana6655 Price: $33.99 (available in two colors) 32. A hypoallergenic, waterproof mattress protector because you don't know your dorm mattress's past. Better safe than sorry! Allergy sufferers will find this protector especially useful as it protects against dust mites and other allergens. Promising review: "I have this on my dorm mattress at college. It works really well at keeping the allergens in the mattress and out of my nose. I have allergies to dust and mold, so I was quite worried about sleeping on a grungy dorm bed. This has worked quite well, and I would highly recommend it." — Vicki L H. Price: $35.99+ (available in six sizes). 33. A *leak-proof* Simple Modern tumbler that is *thee* insulated tumbler you've probably seen begin to infiltrate the campus after going viral on TikTok. Reviewers say it's not only a top-tier tumbler option, but it's also half the price of some of the more popular brands. Promising review: "Obsessed with this one! Had the Classic 28-ounce tumbler that lasted for over two years and decided it was time to let go and get a bigger one. For the longest I struggled to decide between Simple Modern and Stanley, so glad I stayed with this brand! Not only is it cheaper, I love solid matte black anything and everything, so this is just perfect! Keeps my water cold for hours and fits in my car cup holder. " — Allyza Rafols Price: $22.49 (available in 42 colors). 34. A cozy loungewear sweats set with a half-zip pullover and comfy joggers to give you an easy but stylish everyday 'fit. Second to getting an A on your final essay, there are few things better than throwing on a comfy set and chillin' in the success of your semester. Promising review: "This is a high-quality material with a perfect oversized fit. It’s nice and thick, and the fabric is super soft inside and outside. Super cozy for cold weather." — Catherine Duncan Price: $38.99 (available in women's sizes XS–XL and in 18 colors). What you say to yourself when your treats arrive in the mail: Some reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.Warren Buffett Updates Plans To Give Away His $147 Billion Fortune: 'Father Time Always Wins'